Congress Backs Kharge Over Diwali-Eid Remarks

The Congress party has defended its president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks comparing Diwali celebrations with Eid, stating that the word 'Eid' literally means 'festival'. The party criticised those targeting Kharge, describing them as "semantically ignorant" and accusing them of unnecessarily politicising his statement. Congress leaders maintained that his remarks should be understood in their intended context rather than being turned into a controversy.

The controversy erupted after Kharge's comments drew criticism from political opponents. His remarks have sparked a fresh debate over religious references and political statements made during festive occasions. The Congress has stood by its president, arguing that the criticism stems from a misunderstanding of the meaning of the word Eid and an attempt to give his statement a political twist.